1957 Bentley Continental S1

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Drophead Coupe Designer: Park Ward   The 1957 Bentley Continental S-1 is one of 31 left-driver, Park Ward alloy bodied drophead coupes built between 1956 and 1959. This late example is equipped an upgraded engine with oversized valves and a larger carburetor. Other features included heavier rear axle shafts, dual master cylinders, power steering and a power operated convertible top. Interior features on this particular specimen include Radford type locking covers to the door cubbies, wide rear seat armrest with lockable lid, silver inlays to the wood faces, MPH/KPH scales to the speedometer, upgraded radio and search light to the trunk. The car is powered by an in-line 6-cylinder, 298 cubic inch (4.9 liter) engine, developing 178 horsepower coupled to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The chassis consists of front coil-springs and rear semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, with anti-roll bars; cam-and-roller steering, power hydraulic front and mechanical rear drum brakes. Top speed is listed at 120 miles per hour.

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Event	Group
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance	Rolls-Royce and Bentley